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Ruling All Progressives Congress holds crucial National Convention

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is holding its elective National Convention today at the Eagle Square in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The convention being the first since its ascendance into power at the centre after a historic displacement of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is a crucial convention which is expected to... Read More

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August 15, 2017

We are ready to reclaim South-West – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has said it would reclaim its influence in the region. The party it would begin its mission from the Ekiti governorship election this year. In a statement on Monday by the Zonal Publicity Secretary, Rev. Bunmi Jenyo, the party said the smooth organisation of its non-elective National... Read More

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August 12, 2017

PDP holds non-elective National Convention (PHOTOS)

Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently holding its non-elective National Convention at the Eagles Square, Abuja. See photos below:

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August 12, 2017

The convention will be like a carnival as over 3,000 will attend – PDP spokesperson

The leadership of the National Caretaker Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that there was a failed attempt by some people to stop the PDP Special Non-Elective Convention, scheduled for Saturday (today) in Abuja, through a court order on Thursday. The spokesperson of the party, Prince Dayo Adeyeye said, “Some people tried to... Read More

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PDP fixes national convention on August 12

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed it’s non-elective national convention for Aug. 12, in Abuja. Dayo Adeyeye, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP National Caretaker Committee, announced the decision after the NEC meeting held on Tuesday in Abuja. Adeyeye said the decision was to enable the party to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)... Read More

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February 22, 2017

PDP: Sheriff begs Fayose, gives exit date

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has pleaded with Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose to sheath his sword as he seeks to rebuild the party. Sheriff made the plea in Abuja on Wednesday when he addressed a delegation of South West PDP members at his office in Maitama.... Read More

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February 19, 2017

PDP convention will hold soon – Sheriff

by Dolapo Adelana Reinstated chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff has said he would soon convene the national convention of the party to allow people aspire for positions. Sheriff, who stated this at a news conference in Abuja said the Appeal Court’s decision was a victory for all. “All the... Read More

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PDP hellbent on national convention, court judgment or not

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday vowed to go ahead with its national convention in Port Harcourt, despite Thursday’s ruling of a Federal High Court, Abuja, restraining the party from organising the meeting. The Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT), Dr. Walid Jibrin said this in Kaduna on Friday. “We are yet... Read More

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This is when PDP national convention will hold

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed August 17 as the date for its national convention in the city of Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s expanded caucus held at the Yar’Adua Center in Abuja. The Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the Party alongside... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to track today. 1) Ese Oruru gives birth to a baby girl 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who was kidnapped from Bayelsa state to Kano state by 19-year-old tricycle driver, has reportedly given birth to a baby girl. 2) Children’s Day May 27 is globally recognized as the International Day... Read More

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Opinion: One party, two conventions, three chairmen

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun These are definitely not the best of times for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The events of Saturday, 21 May 2016 only confirms the predictions that some of us have made about the party in the past. The party obviously is not prepared for its new role as an opposition party.... Read More

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Analysis: The PDP needs a major crisis right now

There’s no gainsaying that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has had a terrible year. That will be stating the obvious. From suffering massive losses at the 2015 general election, mass defections, prosecution (or persecution, as some might say) to internal bleeding, the PDP appears to be heading for that very dark and cold place where... Read More

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4 possible outcomes of PDP’s national convention

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is expected to kick off its national convention today at Port Harcourt, the River state capital. The party is expected to elect new officials at the convention. Here are 4 things to expect from the convention. 1) Ali Modu-Sheriff will retain his position Ali-Modu Sheriff has faced stiff opposition since... Read More

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Akpabio, Wike, other PDP governors insist that convention will go on

Despite a court order barring the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention billed to hold in Port Harcourt, the party insists that the convention will go on as planned. According to Vanguard, the chairman of the national convention of and governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, said the party has... Read More

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Court stops PDP national convention | ‘Convention must go on’ -Sheriff

A Lagos Federal High Coury has issued an order stopping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its national convention on May 21, 2016 im Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The suit, brought before Justice Ibrahim Buba, was allegedly filed by the National Chairman of the party, Ali Sheriff, the National Secretary, Adewale Oladipo and National... Read More

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PDP zoning committee to submit report in favor of Ali Modu Sheriff

Ahead of its May 21 national convention in Port Harcourt, the National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party will on Thursday, April 28 receive the recommendations of the party’s zoning committee. The NEC is expected to also ratify the submission of the zoning committee upon receipt. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja at the Transcorp... Read More

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How PDP will select presidential, governorship candidates for 2019 election

The Peoples Democratic Party intends to employ into use, the option A4 method, in choosing its candidates for the 2019 general elections. Option A4 is a process which allows voters queue behind candidates of their choice, after which voters on each queue are counted to the hearing of everyone present before voting can start. National... Read More

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Ali Modu Sheriff bows to pressure, promises to step down at stipulated time

Former governor of Borno state and now national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff has allayed fears about his appointment as party leader and promised to step down when the time comes. Sheriff was appointed as the chairman of the party on Tuesday, February 16 following a meeting of PDP governors and... Read More

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